King Charles’s Canada Visit: Defying Trump’s Threats to Sovereignty
King Charles’s upcoming visit to Canada, his first as sovereign, will serve to bolster Canadian sovereignty against perceived threats from the United States. This visit, including the unprecedented parliamentary opening, directly counters previous suggestions of Canadian annexation and reinforces Canada’s independent identity. The timing, coinciding with anti-Trump sentiment and Prime Minister Carney’s recent criticisms of a UK invitation extended to Trump, highlights the symbolic importance of the royal visit. Goodale emphasized the significance of the King’s message, stating it will strengthen the already clear message that Canada is not, and will never be, for sale.
John Q. Hosedrinker